UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

CDS1531 Illustration for narrative

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

CDS1531 Illustration for narrative is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2022
Semester 1, Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
5 tasks

The 2027 handbook has no page for CDS1531. This is its 2022 entry, the latest one.

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Requisites

Before CDS1531

Corequisites

Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.

After CDS1531

No unit lists CDS1531 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in a Monash Art Design and Architecture degree or with approval from Chief Examiner

Overview

Illustration for narrative explores the role of illustration and related image-making within a contemporary visual communication landscape. It intends to address the diverse media through which image-making can communicate ideas and narrate scenarios through both still and moving image. Contemporary image-makers need to know how to harness the potential of story-telling through various media exposure to, and experience with, the diverse processes available in essential to this end. Particular emphasis will be placed on the visual interpretation of words and stories, extracting the essence of their narrative content through visual means. These 'stories' may be provided or authored by yourself.

Offerings in 2022

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Project 1
    20%
  • Project 2
    20%
  • Project 3
    20%
  • Project 4
    20%
  • Project 5
    20%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Understand the key role images play in the comprehension of narrative structures;

  2. 2

    Utilise a variety of illustration techniques: traditional, digital and experimental;

  3. 3

    Create narrative images using both still and moving media;

  4. 4

    Identify the key elements of narrative upon which to base your image(s);

  5. 5

    Respond creatively to any given text or concept as well as narratives developed as both author and image-maker.

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities36 hours
  • Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
  • Teaching approachActive learning

12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.

and presentations will build a capacity for students to qualify and justify their design decision-making throughout the semester.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Mr Ned Culic
Unit Coordinators
Mr Ned Culic

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for CDS1531?

None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.

When is CDS1531 offered?

In 2022, CDS1531 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does CDS1531 have an exam?

No. CDS1531 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Design
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available
Handbook years
202020212022